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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA FanDuel Optimizer.
| PG | Elfrid Payton |
| PG | Russell Westbrook |
| SG | James Harden |
| SG | Danny Green |
| SF | Jonathon Simmons |
| SF | Kyle Anderson |
| PF | Taj Gibson |
| PF | James Johnson |
| C | Kyle O’Quinn |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 305.25 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 53.23 | 4.93 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 41.52 | 4.19 |
| Chris Paul | HOU | $8,400 | 39.74 | 4.73 |
| Elfrid Payton | ORL | $7,300 | 35.89 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | SAS | $3,500 | 19.32 | 5.52 |
| Goran Dragic | MIA | $5,900 | 30.02 | 5.09 |
| Jarrett Jack | NYK | $4,800 | 23.88 | 4.97 |
| Russell Westbrook | OKC | $10,800 | 53.23 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | HOU | $12,200 | 54.23 | 4.45 |
| Lou Williams | LAC | $8,100 | 33.21 | 4.10 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 32.51 | 4.64 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 32.21 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Green | SAS | $4,400 | 23.83 | 5.41 |
| Jordan Clarkson | LAL | $5,300 | 26.32 | 4.97 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $6,700 | 32.21 | 4.81 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,000 | 32.51 | 4.64 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | GS | $10,300 | 46.01 | 4.47 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIN | $8,700 | 40.12 | 4.61 |
| Paul George | OKC | $9,000 | 39.67 | 4.41 |
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,300 | 29.29 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | SAS | $5,300 | 29.29 | 5.53 |
| Courtney Lee | NYK | $5,500 | 29.05 | 5.28 |
| Josh Richardson | MIA | $5,000 | 25.14 | 5.03 |
| Jonathon Simmons | ORL | $5,400 | 26.28 | 4.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $8,100 | 36.84 | 4.55 |
| Draymond Green | GS | $8,000 | 36.41 | 4.55 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 30.71 | 5.39 |
| Carmelo Anthony | OKC | $7,100 | 29.32 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | MIN | $5,000 | 28.65 | 5.73 |
| James Johnson | MIA | $5,700 | 30.71 | 5.39 |
| Julius Randle | LAL | $4,800 | 24.86 | 5.18 |
| Michael Beasley | NYK | $5,000 | 25.61 | 5.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 42.41 | 4.71 |
| Clint Capela | HOU | $7,800 | 37.66 | 4.83 |
| DeAndre Jordan | LAC | $7,500 | 36.56 | 4.87 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,100 | 34.91 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle O’Quinn | NYK | $3,900 | 23.14 | 5.93 |
| Pau Gasol | SAS | $6,100 | 34.91 | 5.72 |
| Brook Lopez | LAL | $4,600 | 25.22 | 5.48 |
| Enes Kanter | NYK | $6,700 | 32.92 | 4.91 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.